About the course

The DMA is typically a three-year degree program at minimum. While completing the coursework for the DMA, it requires that students be actively enrolled on campus.The graduate programs in Wind Band Conducting, under the direction of Stephen Peterson, are designed to be small and highly selective. The objective of the master and doctoral programs in Wind Band Conducting is to prepare highly competent conductors of wind music. Upon completion, graduates will be better prepared to succeed in professional and high academic settings. The music faculty of the University of Illinois considers study in music history, theory, and related fields essential components of a conductor's preparation. The School of Music maintains an excellent library, distinguished faculty, and well-trained staff. In addition, Illinois Bands has the largest and oldest university performance library collection in the world, as well as the famous Sousa Archives and Center for American Music located in the Harding Band Building. These amazing historic libraries provide some of the world's finest research capabilities for our graduate students. The performing ensembles, which are composed entirely of students, differ in size, purpose, and repertoire. Collectively they provide an outstanding musical laboratory for those enrolled in the conducting program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$92,730

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. TOEFL - 96 IBT , IELTS - 7 must have a score of 6.5 or higher in all sub-sections. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

Application deadline:

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